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The Extradition Act, 1962

Power of Central Government to discharge any fugitive criminal

In force From 05 Jan 1963 Act 34 of 1962 As on 18 Oct 2026

Act 34 of 1962 Ministry External Affairs Enacted 15 Sep 1962 In force 05 Jan 1963 Cited by 1 provision

Section 29 of the Extradition Act, 1962 deals with power of Central Government to discharge any fugitive criminal. If it appears to the Central Government that by reason of the trivial nature of the case or by reason of the application for the surrender or return of a fugitive criminal not being made in good faith or in the interests of justice or for political reasons or otherwise, it is unjust or inexpedient t The Act came into force on 05 Jan 1963.

If it appears to the Central Government that by reason of the trivial nature of the case or by reason of the application for the surrender or return of a fugitive criminal not being made in good faith or in the interests of justice or for political reasons or otherwise, it is unjust or inexpedient to surrender or return the fugitive criminal, it may, by order, at any time stay any proceedings under this Act and direct any warrant issued or endorsed under this Act to be cancelled and the person for whose arrest the warrant has been issued or endorsed to be discharged.

Section 29, The Extradition Act, 1962 (Act 34 of 1962).

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Referred to by 1

  1. s. 32 Sections 29 and 31 to apply without any modification thereof

Questions about Section 29

What does Section 29 of the Extradition Act deal with?

Section 29 of the Extradition Act is headed "Power of Central Government to discharge any fugitive criminal". If it appears to the Central Government that by reason of the trivial nature of the case or by reason of the application for the surrender or return of a fugitive criminal not being made in good faith or in the interests of justice or for political reasons or otherwise, it is unjust or inexpedient t

How do I find court cases under Section 29 of the Extradition Act?

In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Extradition Act 1962 29, section 29 Extradition Act 1962, section 29 of the Extradition Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

What should I read with Section 29 of the Extradition Act, and has it changed?

1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.

When did Section 29 of the Extradition Act come into force?

Section 29 of the Extradition Act, cited as Extradition Act 1962 29, came into force on 05 Jan 1963, having been enacted on 15 Sep 1962. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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